Supply Chain Supervisor

Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position described here are representative of what an employee must perform. This is not a comprehensive list and other duties may be assigned, as needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Upkeep/Maintenance/Repair of Vehicles

• Work within new and established Zipcar processes to manage the upkeep, maintenance, repair and cleanliness of the growing area.
• Negotiate and manage vendor service contracts to ensure vehicles are properly maintained, repaired and cleaned to Zipcar's high standard.
• Analyze and determine when damaged vehicles should be repaired, to maintain car condition and resale value.
• Manage the process of in-fleeting and de-fleeting vehicles, including Zipcar branding preparation and installation of Zipcar's proprietary access system.
• Work within a budget while maintaining excellent fleet condition and minimizing vehicle downtime.

Supervision of Fleet Staff and vendors

• Manage a staff of at least 3 fleet operations personnel.
• Manage vendor performance on hundreds of weekly tasks to maximize vehicle condition and uptime and minimize costs.
• Analyze historical trends and current operating metrics to identify actionable insights.
• Prepare financial analysis for ad-hoc projects using financial modelling techniques.
• Work with Business Units to support performance improvement decisions.
• Contribute to the preparation of Zipcar’s annual operating plan.
• Produce reports and visual representations of data for senior management.

Qualifications:

• Experience in managing staff, service contractors and other vendors.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• General knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair.
• Contacts and processes and the ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Strong process orientation.
• Good financial and operational analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.

What tops off the tank:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and other voluntary benefits through our parent company, Avis Budget Group
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, personal, sick, volunteer and Parental Leave options
• Tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Bicycle Reimbursement program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
• Free Zipcar Membership and other employee discounts, including discounts on renting and buying Avis/Budget cars
• Community involvement opportunities

Who are we?

Glad you asked! Zipcar is the world’s leading car-sharing network, found in urban areas and university campuses in more than 500 cities and towns. Our team is smart, creative and fun, and we’re driven by a mission – to enable simple and responsible urban living.

The extra mile:

We encourage Zipsters to bring their whole selves to work - unique perspectives, personal experiences, backgrounds, and however they identify. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer – M/F/D/V. Who are we? Glad you asked! Zipcar is the world’s leading car-sharing network, found in urban areas and university campuses in more than 500 cities and towns. Our team is smart, creative and fun, and we’re driven by a mission – to enable simple and responsible urban living.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $63,000 to $65,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.